Thanks Antdad ( I guess I am that soldier) and Hunnymonster!
Well, I've found that I can do perfectly well without both ears and my nose was a bit long anyway, so I won't miss that! - Seriously, though, it isn't as hard as some make it sound - if it was, everyone before DEs and safety razors were invented would have had a beard. I believe in what Anthony Hopkins says - what one man can do another man can do. Simple as that. Besides, who hasn't got a sneaking admiration for dear old Swenny Todd. I'd give Mrs Lovetts pies a miss though...